Category: Science at Home : STEM

Attack of The Alien Invaders

February 27, 2023 33 Comments

Attack of the alien invaders? Aliens are among us. Invasive alien species are a threat to human health and to every ecosystem on our planet. Sound like hyperbole? It’s not.

Top 10 Astronomical Events for 2023

January 3, 2023 34 Comments

I’ve chosen my top 10 astronomical events for 2023! A few fall in the category of ‘rare astronomical events 2023’, but they are all a must-see astronomical event.

Women Science Writers_Inez Miholand Boissevain

HONORING WOMEN SCIENCE WRITERS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH I bet you’re wondering why I choose a woman on a white horse as my featured image for a post about women science writers! The women’s suffrage movement paved the way for women to pursue many careers, including writing. And since March is Women’s History Month, I

Messy Science Experiments

October 22, 2021 72 Comments

My book, Chemical Reactions!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids, is out! To celebrate, I’m sharing two messy science experiments from the book.

The Angriest Bird of All

August 14, 2021 56 Comments

WHO IS THE ANGRIEST BIRD OF ALL? Who is the angriest bird of all? If you had to guess, I bet you’d think of birds with a reputation for meanness. An ostrich can kill a lion with their mighty kick. Or perhaps the cassowaries of Australia & New Zealand come to mind. They’ve actually killed

Easy Forensic Science Experiments

June 27, 2021 76 Comments

Easy and forensic seem like a dichotomy but it is possible to find easy forensic science experiments. You can do them with your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, as a classroom activity or for a birthday party, with minimal materials! I’m going to show you how.

How To Discover A New Species

April 19, 2021 62 Comments

I’ve written several posts about new species of animals. It made me wonder how difficult it would be to find a new species! Where would we even begin? So I decided to investigate exactly how to discover a new species.

Can Bacteria Break Down Plastic?

April 3, 2021 44 Comments

Can bacteria break down plastic? As in plastic-eating bacteria? That sounds like science fiction, especially considering that plastic is manmade. Guess what?

Best Way to Keep Your Brain Sharp

February 15, 2021 74 Comments

I bet you want to know the best way to keep your brain sharp! Naturally, I investigated with science. I found the answers. One solution is wickedly simple!

Does the 7 Minute Workout Work?

February 4, 2021 64 Comments

Does the 7 minute workout work? With this darn pandemic wearing thin, it’s more vital than ever to find a way to exercise. You may not feel comfortable going back to the gym. Avoiding people on crowded paths is dodgy. (pun intended) The obvious answer is working out at home. What about the 7 minute workout to increase metabolism?

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